sozo church
about us
Leadership
OUR PASTORS
Pastors Marlando and Megan Jordan serve as the Lead Pastors of Sozo Church, a multicultural church in Kennewick, Washington, committed to helping people experience salvation, freedom, healing, and life with Jesus.
Pastor Marlando has devoted more than 30 years to ministry with a passion for making disciples and developing leaders. In addition to leading Sozo Church, he speaks at churches and conferences and coaches and mentors pastors, providing practical resources and strategies to help build healthy churches.
Pastor Megan sensed God’s call on her life at an early age. After attending Bible college, she served on missions in Central America and later graduated from YWAM’s Discipleship Training School.
Together, Marlando and Megan are passionate about helping people grow in faith, discover their identity in Christ, and experience transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit. They have been married for 23 years and have two children, Isaiah and Annabelle.
The Mission
Our mission is to lead people to salvation, freedom, healing, and life with Jesus.
(John 17:3)
At Sozo Church, our mission is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus — where salvation begins, healing takes place, and restoration becomes reality. We believe every person is called to experience the fullness of God’s love and to live as an active ambassador of His Kingdom. Through faith, community, and discipleship, we’re committed to seeing lives transformed, hearts restored, and people empowered to bring the message of reconciliation to the world around them.
OUR STORY
How it all started
Sozo Church initially started out as Word of Faith Center in 1981 by founders Pastor Doug and Linda Graves in a small storefront. Our current property was later purchased and services were held in which is now our Multi-Purpose Room.
For over 27 years, Pastor Doug and Linda Graves saw the power of God touches the lives of thousands of people in the Tri-Cities, nation, and world.
Pastor Doug went to be with the Lord in December of 2007.
VISION
Expanding the vision
After his father’s passing, Ryan assumed the role of Senior Pastor with his wife Natalie. In their years of ministry, they successfully built an Orphanage in Indonesia, led an annual Surge Conference, and continued Pastor Doug’s vision of leading people to Christ.
In 2015, Pastor Ryan and Natalie resigned upon the Lord’s leading. With full support of Pastor Ryan, a natural transition took place for Associate Pastor Marlando Jordan and his wife Megan to step into their calling as Senior Pastors. Pastor Marlando has been involved in full-time ministry for over 20 years at Word of Faith Center, beginning as the Youth Pastor in 1996.
Core Values
Knowing God
(John 17:3)
We pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Transformation
(2 Cor. 5:17)
We believe that Jesus brings freedom, healing, and lasting change.
Discipleship
(Matt. 28:19-20)
We help people become committed followers of Jesus.
Generosity
(Acts 20:35)
We live and give with open hands.
Service
(Rom. 12:6-8)
We use our gifts to serve God and others.
Everyone Matters
(Rom. 10:12-13)
We value and reach people from every background.